Automotive General Manager / Sales Manager

Gossett Motor Cars

One of the largest privately owned Automotive Dealer Groups in West Tennessee is seeking an EXPERIENCED GENERAL SALES MANAGER with the ambition and aptitude to join our group. We are searching for an aggressive, energetic individual with a positive attitude. We will provide the tools to succeed in a fast-paced work force, with incentives and further job opportunities. You must have a Can-Do attitude to achieve targeted goals.

JOB SUMMARY

This candidate will lead and support our dealership's staff to grow our business through continued improvement.


Gossett Motor Cars Benefits:

• Unsurpassed professional training
• Team oriented environment
• Advancement opportunities
• Exceptional compensation package
• Paid training
• Paid vacation
• 5 day work week
• Closed on Sundays
• Monthly bonus program
• Factory incentive programs
• 13 New Car Brands with more to come (cross selling allowed)
• Huge Used Car Inventory
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Employee car purchase program
• Wellness program
• On-site mobile health clinic

Responsibilities

• Responsible for profitability for sales department
• Assist in developing and executing a strategic plan to achieve monthly and annual forecasts
• Hire, train, mentor, support and monitor the performance of department staff
• Maintain superior customer service (CSI)
• Assist in developing an advertising and marketing plan
• Work directly with our employees and customers to develop lifetime business relationships and establish a customer referral network
• Assist sales managers in working and closing deals

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully meeting and exceeding sales goals
• Some college preferred, but at a minimum a high school diploma
• Minimum 3-5 years of Automotive Management Experience
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• An understanding of inventory control
• Strong Computer & Phone Skills
• Professional appearance and work ethic
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, and ability to work within a fast paced environment
• Current, valid driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)